A book store is hosting a special night in which families can enjoy a story and craft time. Tickets to the event must be purchased ahead of time and are $1.50 for children and $2.50 for adults. So far, 45 children's tickets have been sold, which is 60% of the total tickets sold. How many tickets have been sold so far? Show or explain how you got your answer.

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Cali

21 January, 05:05

A book store is hosting a special night in which families can enjoy a story and craft time. Tickets to the event must be purchased ahead of time and are $1.50 for children and $2.50 for adults. So far, 45 children's tickets have been sold, which is 60% of the total tickets sold. How many tickets have been sold so far? Show or explain how you got your answer.

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Alannah Hodges · Answer 1

60% of the total tickets sold is 45

0.60x = 45 ... with x being the total tickets sold

x = 45 / 0.60

x = 75 < = = = the total tickets sold (so far) is 75